Description/Interesting Notes:
A rare and unusual example of alabandite from this incredible new find in Peru!!!
Examples of crystalline alabandite are extremely rare and these specimens from
Peru represent the absolute pinnacle of the species!!! This specimen actually hosts a pair of sharp alabandite crystals that have been
replaced by calcite and subsequently coated with translucent rhodochrosite crystals!!! While the pseudomorphs are still black in color - make no mistake, these
are calcite pseudomorphs!!! There were just a few such examples of these unusual pseudomorphs and this was the only one I found with this rhodochrosite
association!!! The pics hardly do this remarkable specimen justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!!
It is my understanding that the small zone that contained this material has already been exhausted and it appears that what little material was already on the market has all but disappeared!!! No doubt this material is a future classic!!!
Good luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay!!! STAY TUNED!!! MORE AUCTIONS WILL BE ADDED SATURDAY NIGHT FOR A SPECIAL 5-DAY AUCTION, ENDING THURSDAY MARCH 3rd!!!
**We have just returned from the annual Gem & Mineral Show in Tucson, Arizona!!! Be sure to stay tuned as we will be listing our exciting acquisitions throughout the next coming weeks!!!***
